Sad news to report today -- legendary songstress Donna Summer has lost her battle with cancer. The five time Grammy winner was the voice behind many huge hits including: Last Dance, Bad Girls, Hot Stuff, and She Works Hard for the Money. A…

It's that time of year again. That's right, it's playoff season. If your team has made it this far, there is a good chance that you have some kind of ritual whether it be growing that epic playoff beard, wearing that lucky shirt, or drinking…

This past Thursday, we had the opportunity to see The Balconies perform with The Trews at Divan Orange in Montreal. The bar's reputation stems from introducing bands before they make it big, and this night was no exception. A true Diamond in…

Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch passed away today; he was 47 years old. A founding member of hip hop trio, the rapper--well known by stage name MCA--had been diagnosed with a cancerous parotid gland tumor and lymph node in 2009, and was…

In support of his twelfth studio album Old Ideas, Leonard Cohen has announced dates for his 2012 North American tour. Starting off in Austin, TX on October 31st, the tour will continue on throughout the US and Canada before winding down in…

Following the release of their album -- The Strange Case of… -- Halestorm have announced their extensive tour plans for 2012. The band is currently on tour with Staind and Godsmack as part of the Mass Chaos Tour until mid May, after…

While it may be called the Ottawa Bluesfest, there really isn't anything bluesy about their 2012 lineup. Iron Maiden, Lauryn Hill, Skrillex, LMFAO, The Melvins, Metric, Snoop Dogg, Alice Cooper, and Norah Jones are just some of the musical…

After dropping a few hints earlier this week, System of a Down and Deftones have confirmed and announced tour dates for select shows in North America.  Their two week trek kicks off in Philadelphia, PA on August 2nd, 2012 and ends in…

Earlier today organizers of the Festival d'été de Québec announced their lineup celebrating their 45th anniversary. Some of the bands taking part this year include: City and Colour, Sarah McLachlan, Mastodon, Bon Jovi,…

Have you ever wondered how bands come up their names? For example, who was called Tea Set? Why did Radiohead switch band names? In this first edition of How Did the Band Get Their Name, we’ll answer those questions, and give you…

Last night Bush, Seether, and My Darkest Days opened up for Nickelback in Montreal as part of their Here & Now World Tour. This stacked lineup played to 15,000+ at the Bell Centre.  Check out some of our pictures below and click on…

Having already conquered the UK, Ed Sheeran is now on a mission to spread his music to the rest of the world. Opening up for Snow Patrol on their current North American tour, we had the opportunity to chat with Ed before his set in…